Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida swore in nine new officers Wednesday, expanding the department with a mix of experienced law enforcement personnel and recent academy graduates. Two of the officers join the department with prior […]
Category: Government
Error-Filled Williamson County Filing Draws Criticism Over Transparency and Cost
A Williamson County legal filing submitted to the Texas Attorney General’s Office in response to a public information request is drawing criticism over its quality, accuracy and the taxpayer resources required to produce and review […]
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office honors deputy for 15 years of service
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office recognized Deputy Dickerson this week for reaching 15 years of service with the agency. According to a social media post published by the Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Matthew Lindemann presented Dickerson […]
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Complaint Policy Raises Questions About Compliance With Texas Law
A dispute between Williamson Reporter publisher David Flash and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is raising questions about whether the agency’s citizen complaint procedures comply with Texas law. The issue stems from complaints Flash filed […]
Former Williamson County sheriff, county attorney avoid retrial as evidence-tampering case dismissed
The Travis County District Attorney’s Office has moved to dismiss an evidence-tampering case against former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former Williamson County Attorney Jason Nassour, ending a prosecution tied to the 2019 death […]
Williamson County Resident Says Sheriff’s Office Could Not Provide Email for Sheriff or Assistant
The publisher of Williamson Reporter says he was unable to obtain contact information for Williamson County Sheriff Matthew Lindemann or the sheriff’s assistant during a phone call to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday. […]
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Corrections Officer, Deputy
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office officially welcomed two new members to its team during a swearing-in ceremony held Friday at the Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Matthew Lindemann administered the oath of office to Corrections Officer Ivy […]
Editorial: I’ve Walked in 99 Countries. The Place I No Longer Feel Safe Walking Is Williamson County.
I have visited 99 countries and territories. In nearly all of them, I have managed to walk, jog, work while moving and simply exist in public without being stopped, questioned and detained by law enforcement […]
Vice News Interview Offers Rare Window Into Iran’s Position on War, Nuclear Program and U.S. Tensions
A new interview published by Vice News offers a rare, direct look at how Iranian officials are publicly framing their position on war, nuclear policy and relations with the United States as tensions with Israel […]
Block House Creek resident says sheriff’s patrol encounter left him feeling unsafe after neighborhood stop
A Block House Creek resident says an encounter with Williamson County sheriff’s deputies working a paid neighborhood patrol detail left him feeling unsafe after he was stopped, questioned and detained while walking in his neighborhood […]
